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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.29, 386.94 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.29, 386.94 and 168.30 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.29 : 386.94 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.29/386.94 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.29x = 386.94 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.29x = 65,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,119.23/280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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